E PL UR UM IB N U U S Congressional Record United States th of America PROCEEDINGS AND DEBATES OF THE 117 CONGRESS, FIRST SESSION

Vol. 167 WASHINGTON, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2021 No. 11 House of Representatives The House was not in session today. Its next meeting will be held on Thursday, January 21, 2021, at 2 p.m. Senate WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2021

The Senate met at 4:30 p.m. and was The legislative clerk proceeded to itol, in the city of Atlanta, the 19th day of called to order by the President pro call the roll. January, in the year of our Lord, Two Thou- tempore (Mr. GRASSLEY). (The Vice President assumed the sand and Twenty One. BRIAN P. KEMP, f Chair.) (Applause, Senators rising.) Governor. BRAD RAFFENSPERGER, PRAYER Mr. SCHUMER. Madam President, I Secretary of State. The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, of- ask unanimous consent that the order [State Seal Affixed] for the quorum call be rescinded. fered the following prayer: STATE OF CALIFORNIA Let us pray. The VICE PRESIDENT. Without ob- jection, it is so ordered. CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT God of our forebears, author of lib- To the President of the Senate of the United f erty, we lift our hearts in praise. States: Thank You for the opportunity to wit- CERTIFICATES OF ELECTION AND This is to certify that, pursuant to the ness a renewal of democracy and an or- CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT power vested in me by the Constitution of derly transition of power. Lord, we the United States and the laws of the State The VICE PRESIDENT. The Chair know this orderly transition was not of California, I, GAVIN NEWSOM, the Gov- lays before the Senate two Certificates inevitable, for only Your grace saved ernor of California, do hereby appoint of Election for the State of Georgia and us. ALEJANDRO ‘‘ALEX’’ PADILLA a Senator a Certificate of Appointment to fill the Mighty God, let the healing begin; from California to represent California in vacancy created by the resignation of the Senate of the United States until the va- bless our incoming Senators. Give wis- former Senator of Cali- cancy therein caused by the resignation of dom and courage to President Joseph fornia. Kamala D. Harris, is filled by election as pro- R. Biden and Vice President KAMALA (Applause, Senators rising.) vided by law. HARRIS for the living of these days. The VICE PRESIDENT. The certifi- Witness: His excellency our Governor And, Lord, long may our land be bright cates, the Chair is advised, are in the Gavin Newsom, and our seal hereto affixed in with freedom’s holy light. Protect us the City of Sacramento, this 18th day of Jan- form suggested by the Senate. If there uary, in the year of our Lord 2021. by Your might, great God our King. be no objection, the reading of the cer- We pray in Your sovereign Name. GAVIN NEWSOM, tificates will be waived, and they will Governor. Amen. be printed in full in the RECORD. JAMES SCHWAB, f There being no objection, the certifi- Acting Secretary of State. cates were ordered to be printed in the [State Seal Affixed] PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE RECORD, as follows: STATE OF GEORGIA The President pro tempore led the STATE OF GEORGIA To the President of the Senate of the United Pledge of Allegiance, as follows: To the President of the Senate of the United States: I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the States: This is to certify that on the 5th day of United States of America, and to the Repub- This is to certify that on the 5th day of January, 2021, Raphael Warnock was duly lic for which it stands, one nation under God, January, 2021, was duly chosen by chosen by the qualified electors of the State indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. the qualified electors of the State of Geor- of Georgia, a Senator for the unexpired term The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mrs. gia, a Senator from said State to represent ending at noon on the 3rd day of January, said State in the Senate of the United States 2023, to fill the vacancy in the representation BLACKBURN). The Democratic leader. for the term of six years, beginning on the from said State in the Senate of the United Mr. SCHUMER. I suggest the absence 3rd day of January, 2021. States caused by the resignation of Johnny of a quorum. Witness: His excellency our Governor Isakson. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Brian P. Kemp, and the Great Seal of the Witness: His excellency our Governor clerk will call the roll. State of Georgia hereto affixed at the Cap- Brian P. Kemp, and the Great Seal of the

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:36 Jan 21, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0637 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A20JA6.000 S20JAPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with SENATE S64 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE January 20, 2021 State of Georgia hereto affixed at the Cap- and laid upon the table with no inter- NOTIFYING THE PRESIDENT OF itol, in the city of Atlanta, the 19th day of vening action or debate. THE UNITED STATES OF THE January, in the year of our Lord, Two Thou- The VICE PRESIDENT. Is there ob- ELECTION OF A PRESIDENT PRO sand and Twenty One. jection? TEMPORE BRIAN P. KEMP, Governor. Without objection, it is so ordered. Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, I ask BRAD RAFFENSPERGER, The resolution (S. Res. 6) was agreed unanimous consent that the Senate Secretary of State. to as follows: proceed to the consideration of S. Res. [State Seal Affixed] S. RES. 6 8, submitted earlier today. f Resolved, That Patrick J. Leahy, a Senator The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The from the State of Vermont, be, and he is clerk will report the resolution by ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF hereby, elected President of the Senate pro title. OFFICE tempore. The legislative clerk read as follows: The VICE PRESIDENT. If the Sen- f A resolution (S. Res. 8) notifying the Presi- ators-elect and the Senator-designate dent of the United States of the election of will now present themselves at the ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF a President pro tempore. desk, the Chair will administer the OFFICE There being no objection, the Senate oath of office. The VICE PRESIDENT. The senior proceeded to consider the resolution. The legislative clerk called the Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, I ask Senator from Vermont will be escorted names of Mr. OSSOFF of Georgia, Mr. unanimous consent that the resolution to the desk. PADILLA of California, and Mr. be agreed to and that the motion to re- The Senator from Vermont, Mr. WARNOCK of Georgia. consider be considered be made and LEAHY, escorted by Mr. GRASSLEY, ad- These Senators, escorted by Mr. laid upon the table with no intervening vanced to the desk of the Vice Presi- BOOKER, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, and Mr. action or debate. dent, and the oath prescribed by law KAINE, respectively, advanced to the The PRESIDENT pro tempore. With- was administered to him by the Vice desk of the Vice President; the oath out objection, it is so ordered. President. prescribed by law was administered to The resolution (S. Res. 8) was agreed The VICE PRESIDENT. Congratula- them by the Vice President; and they to as follows: tions. severally subscribed to the oath in the S. RES. 8 Official Oath Book. (Applause, Senators rising.) The PRESIDENT pro tempore (Mr. Resolved, That the President of the United The VICE PRESIDENT. Congratula- States be notified of the election of the Hon- LEAHY). The majority leader. tions. orable Patrick J. Leahy as President of the (Applause, Senators rising.) f Senate pro tempore. f f EXPRESSING THANKS TO THE NOTIFYING THE HOUSE OF REP- RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY HONORABLE CHUCK GRASSLEY LEADER RESENTATIVES OF THE ELEC- FOR HIS SERVICE AS PRESIDENT TION OF A PRESIDENT PRO TEM- The VICE PRESIDENT. The majority PRO TEMPORE AND DESIG- PORE leader is recognized. NATING SENATOR GRASSLEY AS Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, I ask f PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE EMERITUS unanimous consent that the Senate ORDER OF BUSINESS proceed to the consideration of S. Res. Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, I ask 9, submitted earlier today. Mr. SCHUMER. Madam President, unanimous consent that the Senate The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The just to let the Members know the order proceed to the consideration of S. Res. clerk will report the resolution by of business, we will first install Sen- 7, submitted earlier today. title. ator LEAHY as President pro tempore. The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The The legislative clerk read as follows: We will then have some other mechan- clerk will report the resolution by ical business. I will then give my maid- A resolution (S. Res. 9) notifying the House title. of Representatives of the election of a Presi- en speech as majority leader of the The legislative clerk read as follows: dent pro tempore. U.S. Senate, and then we will— A resolution (S. Res. 7) expressing the There being no objection, the Senate (Applause, Senators rising.) thanks of the Senate to the Honorable Chuck —and then we will hear from Senator proceeded to consider the resolution. Grassley for his service as President Pro Mr. SCHUMER. I ask unanimous con- MCCONNELL. Tempore of the and to sent that the resolution be agreed to There may be a vote this evening. designate Senator Grassley as President Pro Tempore Emeritus of the United States Sen- and the motion to reconsider be consid- f ate. ered made and laid upon the table with ELECTING PATRICK J. LEAHY, A There being no objection, the Senate no intervening action or debate. SENATOR FROM THE STATE OF proceeded to consider the resolution. The PRESIDENT pro tempore. Is VERMONT, TO BE PRESIDENT Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, I ask there objection? PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE unanimous consent that the resolution Without objection, it is so ordered. OF THE UNITED STATES be agreed to and that the motion to re- The resolution (S. Res. 9) was agreed to as follows: Mr. SCHUMER. Madam President, I consider be considered made and laid S. RES. 9 ask unanimous consent that the Sen- upon the table with no intervening ac- Resolved, That the House of Representa- ate proceed to the consideration of S. tion or debate. The PRESIDENT pro tempore. With- tives be notified of the election of the Honor- Res. 6, submitted earlier today. able Patrick J. Leahy as President of the The VICE PRESIDENT. The clerk out objection, it is so ordered. Senate pro tempore. The resolution (S. Res. 7) was agreed will report the resolution by title. f The legislative clerk read as follows: to, as follows: A resolution (S. Res. 6) to elect Patrick J. S. RES. 7 ELECTING GARY B. MYRICK, OF Leahy, a Senator from the State of Vermont, Resolved, That the United States Senate VIRGINIA, AS SECRETARY FOR to be President pro tempore of the Senate of expresses its deepest gratitude to Senator THE MAJORITY OF THE SENATE the United States. Grassley for his dedication and commitment Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, I ask There being no objection, the Senate during his service to the Senate as the Presi- unanimous consent that the Senate proceeded to consider the resolution. dent Pro Tempore. proceed to the consideration of S. Res. Further, as a token of appreciation of the Mr. SCHUMER. Madam President, I Senate for his long and faithful service, Sen- 10, submitted earlier today. ask unanimous consent that the reso- ator Chuck Grassley is hereby designed The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The lution be agreed to and that the mo- President Pro Tempore Emeritus of the clerk will report the resolution by tion to reconsider be considered made United States Senate. title.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:56 Jan 21, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0637 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A20JA6.003 S20JAPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with SENATE January 20, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S65 The legislative clerk read as follows: guration unlike most others. The class of Democratic Senators and a new A resolution (S. Res. 10) electing Gary B. crowds that customarily line the Na- Democratic Senate majority. Myrick, of Virginia, as Secretary for the Ma- tional Mall were absent, a reminder I mention the historic nature of Vice jority of the Senate. that our Nation is still in the throes of President HARRIS’ ascendance, but let’s There being no objection, the Senate a deadly pandemic. not forget that her successor, ALEX proceeded to consider the resolution. The presence of thousands of Na- PADILLA, is the first Latino Senator to Mr. SCHUMER. I ask unanimous con- tional Guardsmen, police, and Secret represent California; that RAFAEL sent that the resolution be agreed to Service was a reminder that 2 weeks WARNOCK, born while Georgia was rep- and that the motion to reconsider be ago, in this very room and on those resented in this Chamber by two considered made and laid upon the very steps where President Biden took table with no intervening action or de- the oath, a mob of violent criminals staunch segregationists, is now the bate. tried to dismantle our democracy—our first African-American Senator Geor- The PRESIDENT pro tempore. With- sacred democracy—brick by brick and gia has ever elected; and that JOHN out objection, it is so ordered. would try again if they could. OSSOFF is the first Jewish Senator The resolution (S. Res. 10) was agreed But, as President Biden said a few from his State, sworn in today on a to as follows: hours ago, today, democracy has pre- book of Hebrew Scripture once owned S. RES. 10 vailed, the will of the people was heed- by the rabbi, who, decades ago, formed Resolved, That Gary B. Myrick of Virginia ed, and the peaceful transfer of power a bond between the Jewish and Afri- be, and he is hereby, elected Secretary for fulfilled. It takes a lot more than a can-American communities of Georgia. the Majority of the Senate. band of hooligans to bring our grand As President Biden said in his inau- f democracy down. gural address, ‘‘don’t tell me things ELECTING ROBERT M. DUNCAN, OF Let it be a message to our friends and can’t change.’’ With the swearing in of THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, AS adversaries around the world that our these three Senators, the Senate will SECRETARY OF THE MINORITY democracy, though it has been tried turn to Democratic control, for which I OF THE SENATE and been tested, shall long endure. And deeply thank my colleagues. We will let it be a message to those terrorists Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, I ask return to Democratic control under the who desecrated this temple of democ- unanimous consent that the Senate first New York-born majority leader in racy that they will never prevail. proceed to the consideration of S. Res. American history—a kid from Brook- is now the 46th President 11, submitted earlier today. lyn, the son of an exterminator and a of the United States. KAMALA HARRIS is The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The housewife, and a descendant of victims now the 49th Vice President of the clerk will report the resolution by of the Holocaust. United States. But, of course, in more title. That I should be the leader of this The legislative clerk read as follows: ways than one, she is not the 49th but the first—the first African-American new Senate majority is an awesome re- A resolution (S. Res. 11) electing Robert M. sponsibility—awesome in the Biblical Duncan, of the District of Columbia, as Sec- woman, the first Asian-American retary for the Minority of the Senate. woman, and the first woman, period, to sense, as the angels that tremble in awe before God. Today, I feel the full There being no objection, the Senate hold the Office of Vice Presidency in weight of that responsibility, a sense of proceeded to consider the resolution. our Nation’s history. Mr. SCHUMER. I ask unanimous con- Today, the threat to our democracy reverence and of awe at the trust sent that the resolution be agreed to from the Presidency itself has ended, placed in me. I intend to honor that and the motion to reconsider be consid- but the challenges we face as a nation trust with all of my energy and with ered made and laid upon the table with remain. In the wake of violence and di- joy. no intervening action or debate. vision, hatred and mistruth, in the And as the majority changes in the The PRESIDENT pro tempore. With- shadow of disease and economic hard- Senate, the Senate will do business dif- out objection, it is so ordered. ship, a warming planet and unequal so- ferently. The Senate will address the The resolution (S. Res. 11) was agreed ciety, we begin the work of the 117th challenges our country faces head on Congress. to as follows: and without delay, not with timid solu- S. RES. 11 In his inaugural address, President Biden spoke to this moment—a mo- tions but with boldness and with cour- Resolved, That Robert M. Duncan of the age. The Senate will tackle the perils District of Columbia be, and he is hereby, ment of great challenge—and told us two simple truths: One, that our re- of the moment, a once-in-a-generation elected Secretary for the Minority of the health and economic crisis, and it will Senate. sponsibilities are numerous, and, two, it will take unity—unity of spirit, strive to make progress on genera- The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The tions-long struggle for racial justice, majority leader. unity of purpose—to fulfill them. economic justice, equality of oppor- f President Biden, we heard you loud and clear. We have a lengthy agenda, tunity, and equality under the law. MAIDEN SPEECH and we need to get it done together. And make no mistake, the Senate Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, I need President Biden pointed the way to will forcefully, consistently, and ur- to catch my breath, so much has hap- our Nation’s recovery and renewal. He gently address the greatest threat to pened. reminded us of who we are and where this country and to our planet: climate A few hours ago, on the West Front we need to go, but we must now turn change. of this citadel of democracy, Joe Biden the spirit of his words into action. and KAMALA HARRIS were administered The Senate must immediately set to This Senate will legislate. It will be the oaths of Office to the Presidency work on the mission President Biden active, responsive, energetic, and bold. and Vice Presidency of the United described—restoring the greatness and And to my Republican colleagues, States. We have turned the page to a goodness of America. This will be an when and where we can, the Demo- new chapter in the history of our de- exceptionally busy and consequential cratic majority will strive to make this mocracy, and I am full of hope. period for the U.S. Senate. There is important work bipartisan. The Senate I would challenge anyone not to feel much to do, and we are ready to get to works best when we work together. We hopeful today after listening to Aman- work. have no choice. da Gorman, the amazing 22–year-old Now, not to upstage our new Presi- The challenges we face are great. The poet, wise far beyond her years, who dent and Vice President, but theirs has divisions in the country are real. We told us that: not been the only swearing in today. A have no choice but to try to work to- Somehow we’ve weathered and witnessed few moments ago, the Senate wel- gether every day to reward the faith a nation that isn’t broken comed three new Members to this the American people have placed in us. but simply unfinished Chamber. I can now happily and proud- So let us begin. The hope she spoke about—the ly call them Senator PADILLA, Senator strong and happy hope—the hope we OSSOFF, and Senator WARNOCK. They I yield the floor. feel today, is a hope, of course, that is join Senators KELLY, HICKENLOOPER, The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The tempered by reality. This was an inau- and LUJA´ N as part of a six-Member Republican leader.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:42 Jan 21, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0637 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A20JA6.018 S20JAPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with SENATE S66 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE January 20, 2021 59TH INAUGURATION CEREMONIES The Senator from Iowa. As I have with every President, I will Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, 2 seek to find common ground with today, before the American people and minutes to speak, please, for two pur- President Biden wherever possible, but the world, the peaceful transfer of poses. I will strongly oppose policies that I The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The power that has helped define our Na- think are not good for Iowa and all Senator from Iowa is recognized. tion for more than 230 years was car- Americans. That will be on input that ried out. We swore in the 46th Presi- f I receive from my fellow Iowans. dent and the 49th Vice President of the 59TH INAUGURATION CEREMONIES I yield the floor. United States. Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, I sug- Mr. GRASSLEY. One, I congratulate gest the absence of a quorum. President Biden and Vice President my friend, PATRICK LEAHY for once HARRIS are both alumni of the U.S. The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The again assuming the position of Presi- clerk will call the roll. Senate. They are well known to us in dent pro tempore after 6 years of ab- this Chamber. They begin their terms The legislative clerk proceeded to sence, I believe, and also to express my call the roll. with both challenges and opportunities working relationship with him in the before them, and with the prayers of Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I ask 40 years that he and I have served to- unanimous consent that the order for our whole Nation at their backs. gether in the U.S. Senate. President Biden made unity the the quorum call be rescinded. But also to the fourth estate, because The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. major theme of his inaugural address. we always read about rancor on tele- SCHATZ). Without objection, it is so or- He pledged to be a President for all vision, radio, and print—they never dered. Americans, to work as hard for the speak about how Senators get along. many millions of Americans who did We have seen a peaceful transfer of f not support his candidacy as he will for leadership position in the U.S. Senate, DREAM ACT the millions who did. So I congratulate from a Senator from Kentucky to a my friend from Delaware. I look for- Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, earlier Senator from New York. today I was proud to join my col- ward to working with him as our new Now, for the first purpose of rising, leagues in witnessing the inauguration President wherever possible. because most of my colleagues don’t of President Joe Biden and Vice Presi- Our country deserves for both sides, know, when there is nobody on the dent KAMALA HARRIS on the west front both parties, to find common ground Senate and I open the Senate up for of the U.S. Capitol. for the common good everywhere that prayer and for the Pledge of Alle- I remembered, as I walked away from we can and disagree respectfully where giance, I usually give a 1-minute that inauguration ceremony, the expe- we must. Last fall, the American peo- speech. And I would like to give my rience I had 4 years ago. There was a ple chose to elect a narrowly divided last 1-minute speech as President pro luncheon. Traditionally there is a House of Representatives, a 50–50 Sen- tempore. I am not saying that I won’t luncheon given for the new President ate, and a President who promised take advantage of that opportunity and Vice President. That luncheon was unity. The people intentionally en- when nobody else is around, as well. trusted both political parties with sig- Four years ago, our Nation’s Capital my first opportunity to meet President nificant power to shape our Nation’s was full of people who had come to cel- Donald Trump. I had never met him be- direction. May we work together to ebrate a new President’s inauguration, fore. honor that trust. and it was full of people who came to I went up to him at the head table, Earlier today, I was honored to protest the winner of that election. and I introduced myself and said: I just present our former colleague, Vice This Biden inauguration was dif- want to tell you that I am working in President HARRIS, with a flag that flew ferent in that respect. But this year, the U.S. Senate for the DREAM Act. I over her historic swearing in as our Na- just like 4 years ago, there are Ameri- believe that these Dreamers deserve a tion’s first woman Vice President. This cans who question the election out- chance to become part of America’s fu- groundbreaking achievement elicits come and did not want the inaugura- ture. national pride that transcends politics. tion to proceed. Since election day, I President Donald Trump, minutes All citizens can applaud the fact that have urged Americans to have faith in after having taken the oath of office, this new three-word phrase, ‘‘Madam our constitutional system and let the said: Senator, don’t worry about those Vice President,’’ is now a part of our Constitution work the way it has for young people. We will take care of American lexicon. So, once again, our 240 years—work its course. Today was them. sincere congratulations to our former the culmination of that process. That was my first conversation with colleague from California on this day. Like 4 years ago, I know that many President Trump. What transpired I also join my colleagues in warmly Americans are not happy with how it afterwards is a matter of record in the welcoming our three newest Senators. turned out. That is absolutely fine, history of this country. We know also Senator PADILLA of California and Sen- just like 4 years ago was fine for those what happened in this Capitol Building ators OSSOFF and WARNOCK of Georgia people that resisted. just 2 weeks ago. have been sent to this Chamber by In our country, nobody is obliged to That is why this inauguration was so their home States to represent their like or support a President, but, hope- different. We were battling a deadly neighbors and to serve our Nation. We fully, people will really respect the Of- virus and possibly a deadly attack by have plenty of Senate business to dis- fice of the Presidency, regardless who American terrorists. The U.S. Capitol cuss at length in the days ahead, but, holds it. was as closely guarded as I have ever for now, I just want to congratulate However, while the Presidency seen it. We estimate that 25,000 sol- each of our new colleagues. I look for- changed hands, I hope we can retire, diers—National Guard and Active-Duty ward to working alongside them. hashtag ‘‘resist.’’ soldiers—were in town to protect us You wouldn’t know it listening to from all around the United States, in- f partisan commentators from the right cluding 260 from the State of Illinois, I RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME or left, but you do not have to make a am very proud to announce. They did The PRESIDENT pro tempore. Under choice between giving your President their job and did it well. I thank them the previous order, the leadership time unqualified support or total opposition for their service and sacrifice and sepa- is reserved. to the President. ration from their families. But at the f As a legislator, I would be doing a same time, we are facing a deadly disservice to those I represent if I did virus. In the midst of a global pan- MORNING BUSINESS either unqualified support for a Repub- demic, today’s celebration had to be The PRESIDENT pro tempore. Under lican President or total opposition to a tempered so that people were safe from the previous order, the Senate will be Democratic President. In my work on wherever they sat and from wherever in a period of morning business, with behalf of Iowans, I have to engage with they gathered. Senators permitted to speak therein the administration of the day if I want President Biden and Vice President for up to 10 minutes each. to be a responsible Senator. HARRIS understand that our Nation

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:42 Jan 21, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0637 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A20JA6.009 S20JAPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with SENATE January 20, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S67 faces a unique set of circumstances. dreds of thousands of Dreamers faced where she earned associate’s degrees in They also understand that we are a losing their work permits and being de- liberal arts and nursing and a bachelor unique nation. What makes us special ported to countries they barely remem- of science in nursing. She studied at is that people from all over the world bered, if they remembered them at all. CUNY Law School, where she grad- come to our shores to become Ameri- Last summer, the Supreme Court re- uated with a law degree. cans, not because of their race or eth- jected President Trump’s effort to end Thanks to DACA, Hina became a reg- nicity but because they embrace Amer- deportation protection for Dreamers. istered nurse. She worked as director ica’s values. In an opinion by Chief Justice John of health services for a nonprofit, com- Never before in American history Roberts, the Court held that the Presi- munity-based organization in New have those ideals been tested as they dent’s attempt to rescind DACA was York. Her department provides have been in the last 4 years. A hall- ‘‘arbitrary and capricious.’’ healthcare services for children in fos- mark of the former administration was Today, in one of his first official acts, ter care, many of whom are victims of a relentless attack on immigrants. One President Joseph Biden signed an Exec- medical neglect. She is also a member of the main targets were the very utive order to restore DACA. I am eter- of the New York City Medical Reserve Dreamers whom I spoke to President nally grateful for President Biden’s Corps. At the height of the pandemic, Trump about, young immigrants who courage and commitment in keeping she volunteered on weekends at a hos- came to the United States as children. his word. Without DACA, hundreds of pital and at a residential facility with It was 11 years ago that I joined with thousands of talented young people COVID–19 patients. then-Senator Dick Lugar of Indiana on who have grown up in our country can- Hina wrote to me about her plans: a bipartisan basis to call on President not continue their work and risk de- I want to work on health policy reform at Obama to use his legal authority to portation every single day. a local and state level in an effort to achieve protect Dreamers from deportation. But the resumption of DACA is just health equity for all. This pandemic has Our argument was simple: These young the first step toward long-overdue jus- highlighted health disparities that have long people were brought to the United tice for Dreamers. Only legislation existed, and I want to be part of making the change I want to see and experience. States as children. Their parents made passed by Congress can provide a path the decision to come here. They grew to citizenship to the Dreamers. I first Here is what Hina said about DACA up here, went to school here, pledged introduced the bipartisan DREAM Act and what it meant to her: allegiance to that very flag every day 20 years ago, as I mentioned, and I will DACA has been life-changing. It has al- in their classrooms, and believed they lowed me to drive, work, achieve fiscal inde- continue to do so until it becomes the pendence, continue higher education, and were part of this country. law of the land. Usually sometime in their teenage contribute to my community more than I I am honored that I have a chance to years, their parents sat down with would have been able to otherwise. However, serve as chairman of the Senate Judici- them and told them the grim reality: it is temporary, and with the benefits it pro- ary Committee in the 117th Congress. vides, it has also cast a shadow over my life, They have no country—not the one As a child of an immigrant myself, I forcing me to plan my life in 2–year incre- they left nor the one they currently never dreamed that I would be blessed ments. live in. Well, let me start by saying thank So I introduced legislation 20 years with the opportunity to lead the com- you to her, to Hina Naveed, for her ago, the DREAM Act, in an effort to mittee that writes our Nation’s immi- service on the frontlines of the give them a chance, a chance to earn gration laws. their way to legal status and citizen- To all of the Dreamers out there, I coronavirus pandemic. All of us are in ship, but I have been unable to enact have told you many times: I have never awe of our healthcare heroes. She is an that into law in both the House and the given up on you; don’t give up on me. immigrant healthcare hero. She is a Senate in any given year. I have been I am going to pass the DREAM Act. DACA healthcare hero. She has put stymied and stopped by the filibuster Over the years, I have come to the herself and her family at risk to pro- too many times. floor with the most persuasive ap- tect others. She also shouldn’t have to President Obama knew that. When he proach I can think of to pass the worry about being deported tomorrow was a Senator here before being elected DREAM Act and make it the law of the and her family facing division. to be President, he was a cosponsor of land. I tell their stories. These stories Will America be a stronger country if my DREAM Act, so I knew where his show what is at stake when we consider we just up and deport her or if she be- heart was and I appealed to him—could DACA and the DREAM Act. It is not a came an American citizen? I think the he do something. And he did. He cre- theory. It is not just a law. These are choice is clear. ated DACA. real, human lives. Hina and hundreds of thousands of DACA, by Executive order, provided Today I want to tell you about Hina other Dreamers are counting on those temporary protection from deportation Naveed. She is the 127th Dreamer of us who serve in the Senate. So here to Dreamers. If they register with the whose story I have told on the floor of is where we stand. The Senate Judici- government, pay a fee, and pass a the Senate. ary Committee will soon organize—I criminal and national security back- Hina was born in Pakistan and came hope very soon—and I will have an op- ground check, they could have a tem- to the United States from Dubai when portunity to appeal to my colleagues porary right to work here in the United she was 10 years old. She grew up in on both sides of the table to join me in States and be free from deportation. Fall River, MA. a bipartisan effort to pass the DREAM More than 800,000 Dreamers came for- She sent me a letter, and here is Act. ward with President Obama’s DACA. what she said about growing up: President Biden has made it his clear DACA unleashed the full potential of I had a pretty typical experience navi- priority, and I share it. I want this to these Dreamers, who are contributing gating a new country and new school system. be the first measure that we consider to our country this very day as sol- It wasn’t until I turned 16 and my peers were in the area of immigration. But I know diers, teachers, and business owners. In getting their permits and their first jobs we live in a 50–50 Senate, and it is pos- the midst of the COVID–19 pandemic, that I really felt the impact of being undocu- sible that once again I will need to more than 200,000 DACA recipients mented. muster 60 votes to pass this on the have been characterized as ‘‘essential Hina was an excellent student. In floor. So, whatever we do, it has to be critical infrastructure workers’’ during high school, she was president of the bipartisan. That means it won’t have this pandemic. That wasn’t my des- National Honor Society and Key Club. everything in it that I want or every- ignation; it was the designation of the She graduated as the salutatorian of thing that maybe Hina or the advo- Trump administration. Among those her class, ranked second out of 350 stu- cates want, but we have to take a step essential workers are 41,700 DACA re- dents with a 4.0 GPA. She received the forward once and for all to help these cipients in the healthcare industry— Outstanding Vocational Student for young people. doctors, intensive care nurses, para- Health Careers Award and Overall Out- As long as I am a Senator, I will con- medics, and respiratory therapists. standing Vocational Student Award. tinue to fight for Hina Naveed and for Well, on September 5, 2017, former She went to the City University of people who have come to this country President Trump repealed DACA. Hun- New York College of Staten Island, just to make it better. It would be an

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And so I pray that God will these days by everything. the need for their service has never bless him with strength, with health, People understand that we have to do been greater, and we must give them and with wisdom, because I don’t need something. It is a problem. We have do the chance they deserve to become to tell anyone that we, in our Nation, something about people who use social American citizens. are living in troubled times. media to spread dangerous lies, to in- I cannot express my gratitude President Trump was elected and stigate violence. But I think they also enough for President Biden, in the first then, in this last cycle, received 75 mil- have a right to be very troubled that hours that he was in office, recognizing lion votes, in part because he spoke to five CEOs of technology companies— the needs of the DACA recipients and and was brutally honest about some of five people in five companies, elected the Dreamers. I want to work with him the grievances and the fears that are by no one, accountable to no one—have and work with both parties across the now dividing our country. It is impor- the power, if they so choose, to wipe aisle to make this dream come true for tant to understand that he didn’t cre- out, to silence anyone—even a Presi- so many who deserve it. They have ate them, and that is why his exit dent. waited long enough. alone is not going to make America And I would tell you that, almost I yield the floor. normal again. without exception, they were horri- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- The troubles we face and the things fied—horrified—about what happened ator from Arkansas. that now divide us really aren’t so here 2 weeks ago today. They want f much about politics or about ideology. those people in jail. But they also won- NOMINATION OF AVRIL HAINES If you look into them, they are really der: Where was that outrage when this more about the things that are at the summer, in multiple cities, across a Mr. COTTON. Mr. President, for the number of months, there were people information of other Senators who core of our identity as a nation and as a people. setting fire to police cars and breaking want to know if we have a vote tonight into police stations and attacking specifically on the nomination of Avril Our people want a country where ev- erybody has the opportunity to find a courthouses and looting private prop- Haines to be Director of National Intel- erty? ligence, I was the last person to object good job, to get married, to live in a safe neighborhood, to not go into debt I will tell you that they see firsthand to holding that vote. I no longer object. every day the extraordinary damage because they have a baby, to send their I wanted to have a question for the being done by this terrible pandemic kids to a good school, and one day to record answered. Miss Haines, thank- and the damage being done by our bit- retire with dignity and security. But fully, responded to my question yester- ter divisions, which, frankly, I think we have millions of Americans who in- day. I want to thank Senator RUBIO most Americans will never understand creasingly feel that that kind of life and Senator WARNER for helping us get why the first thing we are going to do and those kinds of things are out of that answer. here, potentially, is an impeachment reach for them, and they are really Specifically, in her open session yes- trial of a President who isn’t even in frustrated that neither those in gov- terday, she gave an answer to Senator office anymore. WYDEN that suggested the intelligence ernment or either political party seem What happened today was incredibly community might reopen investiga- to be doing much about them. important. The pageantry, the rituals tions into detention interrogation pro- The people need a sense of belonging behind it—it matters. And for the 59th grams from 2001 to 2006. She clarified, and purpose, but the places that we time in our history, we peacefully in the private setting that we had, that used to get that from—our families, transferred power from one leader to she had no intention to open up those the community groups we joined, the the next. I think the fact that that investigations and expose operations synagogues, the churches—many of happened on the very steps of this Cap- officers inside the CIA to criminal them are in collapse. So now you have itol, where just 2 weeks ago on this day prosecution or adverse employment ac- millions of people who feel isolated or we saw an unimaginable attack on de- tion or even holding it against them in alienated and some who are turning to mocracy, that should serve as a re- potential future promotions or hyperpartisan politics and even online minder to all of us in this country and placements. conspiracy cults to fill the void that a powerful message to the world that She has confirmed that in the writ- those institutions once filled. our Republic remains resilient. ten record. I am glad to see that we are The overwhelming majority of Amer- But now the hard work of self-gov- not going to reopen that period. icans reject racism and bigotry and dis- ernment begins, and these anxieties I I want to thank Ms. Haines for pro- crimination. But they also reject iden- have just described—the tens of mil- viding the answer. tity politics, which constantly seems lions of Americans—need to be ac- Most importantly, I want to thank to want to divide us against and apart knowledged, and they need to be ad- our brave operations and paramilitary from each other on the basis of race dressed. If they are ignored, if they are operations officers in the CIA for what and ethnicity and gender. allowed to fester, what it will do is it they do, always, to keep this country We are a nation that is proud of our will leave us not just a nation that is safe. I am ready to vote on this nomi- heritage as a nation of immigrants, but paralyzed and can’t take action on im- nation. I believe the rest of the Senate millions of Americans—I would say the portant issues; we are going to be left is as well. majority—also believe we are a nation a nation that remains vulnerable to I yield back the floor. that has to have immigration laws. I suggest the absence of a quorum. those who are willing to exploit and The PRESIDING OFFICER. The They need to be followed, and they stir the most destructive impulses. clerk will call the roll. need to be enforced. Today, President Biden struck im- The senior assistant legislative clerk Most Americans accept that our portant tones of national unity, and I proceeded to call the roll. country, our society is changing, and believe they were sincere. But pursuing Mr. RUBIO. Mr. President, I ask they understand that there are people a radical agenda in a country so di- unanimous consent that the order for with different views and different ways vided does not serve the cause of unity. the quorum call be rescinded. of life. What they do resent is efforts to It will only serve cynicism that de- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without demonize and to persecute those who stroys trust. objection, it is so ordered. hold the traditional values that are in- By the same token, continuing to fan f herited from our Judeo-Christian herit- the flames of grievances or, in the al- age. ternative, pursuing vengeance dis- BIDEN ADMINISTRATION Most Americans believe decency and guised as accountability will not serve Mr. RUBIO. Mr. President, at noon morality require that everyone is enti- the cause of unity either. That is noth- today, Joe Biden was sworn in as our tled to dignity and to respect. But ing but the politics of resentment and

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That is why I asked Ms. Haines at knows about the important vote we with you on everything isn’t unity. her confirmation hearing whether she had on that amendment that I offered, That is the arrogance of believing that would abide by a law that I authored the bipartisan amendment with Sen- any of us—that we are the sole holders requiring an unclassified report on who ator DAINES, because we ought to get of the truth: Anyone who agrees with was responsible for the killing of Wash- transparency on whether the govern- us is good, and anyone who disagrees ington Post journalist Jamal ment is spying on the browsing history with us is wrong—not just wrong but, Khashoggi. of the American people. actually, evil. was a U.S. resident So this is really a critical and grow- The truth is that real unity isn’t ev- who was lured to the Saudi consulate ing concern because we are all seeing eryone having the same ideology or the in Istanbul and brutally murdered. De- data brokers and others selling people’s same views or the same ideas. The spite press stories that the Saudi Ara- data, and it is especially important unity we need actually comes from re- bian leader was responsible for the kill- that the American people are told if membering—remembering who we ac- ing, the Trump administration stayed the government is using a legal loop- tually are. mum, just stonewalled. For a whole hole in the law in the warrant require- We Americans are not a racist or na- year, the Trump administration just ment of the Fourth Amendment. So I tivist people. We are a good and com- ignored the law that I wrote. So I asked Ms. Haines about circumstances passionate people who—in an over- asked Ms. Haines at our hearing wheth- in which the government, instead of whelming majority, they do not ask er she would follow the law and provide getting an order, just goes out and pur- about race when they donate un- that unclassified report on who was re- chases the private records of Ameri- wrapped toys so that no child has to sponsible for Jamal Khashoggi’s mur- cans from these sleazy and unregulated wake up on Christmas morning with no der. Ms. Haines’ response was straight- commercial data brokers who are sim- present under the tree. They don’t ask forward. She said she would provide the ply above the law—literally above the where a soldier’s or sailor’s or airman’s report and comply with the law. law. I believe this practice is unaccept- or airwoman’s parents came from when That statement, frankly, as modest able, and soon I will be introducing leg- they put together and send care pack- as it was, was a sea change, colleagues, islation to make it clear that the ages to them halfway around the world from the obstructionism and Fourth Amendment is not for sale. that they defend. We Americans are a stonewalling of the Trump administra- Now, for Congress to tackle the bold people. In our veins literally runs tion. The Trump administration had topic, it is vitally important that there the blood of pilgrims, of settlers, of ex- basically taken the position on laws be an informed public debate about iles, of immigrants, of people who over- like this transparency measure that it what the government is collecting came slavery and segregation. We are was kind of optional for the executive right now and what it believes is a the descendants of people who refused branch to comply. legal basis for the collection. And I was to surrender to fear and to abandon the So Ms. Haines’ direct commitment to encouraged by how Ms. Haines re- hope of a better life. making that key report on the role the sponded to that question I asked. She We Americans are not the inheritors Saudi leaders in the murder of Jamal said it was critical that the American of an American dream that is some Khashoggi, in my view, was a real step people have an understanding of when prize that we have to fight against one forward for the rule of law, for ac- and under what authorities the govern- another for in some winner-take-all countability, and for human rights. ment is buying their private data. competition. We are the inheritors of And I will say as a journalist’s kid that Now, Ms. Haines made a number of an American dream that anyone can it was a real step forward for the free- other commitments related to trans- achieve without it being denied to dom of the press everywhere. parency issues, many of which relate to someone else. The second subject I discussed with a problem that I have come to describe This is who we were when this coun- Ms. Haines was a particularly trou- as ‘‘secret law.’’ try inspired and changed the world, bling aspect of the CIA’s recent his- To my colleagues—I see our new and I hope this is who we will be again: tory. The CIA spied on the staff of the Members here—people think when a a people who disagree over principles, Senate Intelligence Committee when law is written, they go to a coffee shop who argue over policies—that has to the staff was writing the torture re- in Atlanta or Athens or Tucson, and happen because our Republic depends port. As Deputy Director, Ms. Haines they read about a law, and they think on every view having a voice and every didn’t hold anyone accountable. In my that is what the public law says. But voice having a place to be heard—but view, this abuse, this spying on the secret law is based on the proposition also a people who now understand that Senate Select Committee on Intel- that after the public law is put in the choice before us is, we will either ligence, basically, colleagues, turns the place, the government often reinter- find a way to share a nation and a fu- whole concept of oversight on its head. prets the public law in secret and keeps ture, or we will all share the con- The U.S. Congress is supposed to do the new interpretation secret under the demnation of history and the rebuke of oversight on the executive branch and pretext that this secrecy is just so key Americans yet to come. not visa-versa. to keeping Americans safe. I yield the floor. In response to my questions at the The reality is that the interpretation The PRESIDING OFFICER. The sen- hearing, Ms. Haines admitted that the of public law ought to be transparent ior Senator from Oregon. spying on the committee was wrong. and public as well, and it comes down f She also agreed that she supported rec- to a very straightforward principle. I ommendations to expand account- am a strong opponent of secret law. I NOMINATION OF AVRIL DANICA ability and would apply that expanded am a strong supporter of transparency. HAINES accountability to the intelligence com- And I intend to remind Director Haines Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, I rise to munity at large. And when she was what she told me just a few days ago discuss the nomination of Avril Danica asked about the CIA’s baseless efforts about transparency and to push hard Haines to be Director of National Intel- to have committee staff prosecuted, for the public release of as much infor- ligence. I think my colleagues know she agreed that there ought to be mation as possible when Americans de- that in a few minutes, the Senate will guardrails against that happening serve to see it, and they can see it be voting on her nomination for this again. when it is consistent with the safety key position. The third area I explored with the and well-being of their households and I briefly intend to outline where I nominee was the need to rebuild trust their loved ones. think things stand on several sensitive in the intelligence community, which, I also intend to push the Director of issues with the 18 agencies that make in my view, requires a new focus on National Intelligence to fix a broken up the intelligence community. transparency and openness. For exam- declassification system. For years, a

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I actually said Burns as CIA Director are beginning to ice. at our open hearing that I wonder if it shape up as a team that will be more After a tumultuous 4 years and a is getting to the point that to get a open with the public, respect the law, President who routinely scorned the document declassified, someone who and work with the Congress to repair work of our intelligence community, it works for the government has to pack the vast damage of the outgoing ad- is critical to restore professional lead- a lunch, put the document in a big ministration and respect what Ben ership who will work with the adminis- black briefcase, and then make their Franklin talked about so many years tration and Congress, deliver honest way all over the Nation’s Capital. ago. Liberty and security are not mu- assessments, and speak truth to power. So I have introduced with Senator tually exclusive. Smart policies get Ms. Haines is the right woman for the MORAN bipartisan legislation to au- you both. Not-so-smart policies get you job. thorize the Director of National Intel- less of both. And that is our challenge. Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I rise ligence to fix the problem. Ms. Haines So tonight, because of her answers to in strong support of the nomination of has acknowledged the seriousness of me at the open Intelligence hearing a Avril Haines to be Director of National the problem and the DNI’s role in fix- couple of days ago, I want to say I am Intelligence. ing it. It is my intent to make sure going to be supporting Ms. Haines’ Let me speak for a few moments, but that this also is not allowed to just nomination to be Director of National I want to first of all thank members of continue as business as usual. Intelligence. particularly the Intelligence Com- Some of the starkest differences be- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- mittee on both sides of the aisle. My tween the actions of the outgoing ad- ator from Virginia. good friend, the Senator from Oregon, ministration and the positions taken f the Finance Committee chair, is some- by Ms. Haines here a couple days ago one who has deep and passionate con- relate to the crucial area of whistle- EXECUTIVE SESSION cerns about the civil libertarian issues blowers. in our country. He is part of the yin; The outgoing administration broke EXECUTIVE CALENDAR there is some yang on that committee. the law when it withheld from Con- He raised I think important questions gress the complaint of the Ukraine Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I ask with the nominee, and I appreciate his whistleblower, the whistleblower who unanimous consent that the Senate courtesy in allowing this to move for- identified abuses that resulted in the proceed to executive session and the ward. first impeachment of Donald Trump. Intelligence Committee be discharged But I also want to thank, at least This lawlessness undermined both the from further consideration of PN 78–10, until tomorrow, the chairman of the whistleblower system and the inde- the nomination of Avril Haines to be committee, Senator RUBIO, and my Re- pendence of the Intelligence Commu- Director of National Intelligence; that publican colleagues as well. When we nity Inspector General, who had deter- the Senate proceed to its consider- discussed moving on this nomination mined that the complaint ought to be ation; that there be 10 minutes of de- in a very timely manner, the good submitted to Congress. Ms. Haines has bate on the nomination equally divided Chairman RUBIO and Senator BURR been clear—the law requires that when in the usual form; that upon the use or worked with all the members of the the inspector general determines that a yielding back of time, the Senate vote committee. I thank my friend, the Sen- whistleblower complaint is urgent, the without intervening action or debate; ator from Idaho, for his courtesy as Director of National Intelligence can- and that, if confirmed, the motion to well. not keep it from the Congress. reconsider be considered made and laid I am very proud of the fact that the She made other commitments to upon the table and the President be im- first nomination to be considered under whistleblowers. There are whistle- mediately notified of the Senate’s ac- the Biden administration is going to be blower protection laws—including tion. Ms. Haines. I think that reflects the some that have been approved by the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without approach of the Intelligence Com- Senate Intelligence Committee—that objection, it is so ordered. mittee, and again, I see the chair of the need to be enacted. There are proce- The clerk will read the nomination. committee on the floor now, and I want dures already required by law that the The legislative clerk read the nomi- to thank him personally—Senator outgoing administration just didn’t nation of Avril Danica Haines, of New RUBIO—while he is on the floor for that issue. They just stonewalled. York, to be Director of National Intel- courtesy. After all the damage done by the ligence. I think part of the reason we were Trump administration with respect to There being no objection, the com- able to move so quickly is because this trampling on the public’s right to mittee was discharged and the Senate position is of such critical importance know and transparency where the in- proceeded to consider the nomination. to the country that it is only appro- formation can be made public to the Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. President, I priate that it be the first nomination American people without compro- rise to support the nomination of Avril to be confirmed by the Senate. mising sources and methods, I will Haines to be the Director of National Avril is extraordinarily qualified for state that the Biden administration Intelligence. Ms. Haines is a historic the role, having worked in national se- has a lot of work to do to repair and nominee and would be the first woman curity for most of the last two decades. improve whistleblower protections. to lead our intelligence community in After working for several years at the They are going to have a lot on their this critical role. With a background at State Department, Ms. Haines came plate. The country has massive cyber the Central Intelligence Agency and here to the Senate, where she worked vulnerabilities that we saw just a cou- National Security Council, she under- on the Foreign Relations Committee as ple of weeks ago. There is more to do in stands the work of our intelligence pro- a deputy chief counsel. Following an- terms of preventing foreign inter- fessionals and the need to ensure a other stint at State, Ms. Haines moved ference in our elections. We have to en- frank and nonpartisan process to de- to the White House, where she served 3 sure that other surveillance programs liver the information that underpins years as a Deputy Assistant to the provide security without sacrificing national security and foreign policy de- President and Deputy Counsel for Na- our constitutional rights. cisions. tional Security. I am going to close by way of saying Ms. Haines has applied her keen in- In June of 2013, President Obama I don’t assume that I will always agree tellect to a number of pursuits, even chose Ms. Haines to serve as the Dep- with the incoming administration. including running a bookstore in Balti- uty Director of the CIA, making her

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Mr. President, I ask MORNING BUSINESS Avril Haines has all the qualifica- unanimous consent to yield back all tions we would want for a DNI. But time. Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. President, I more than that, I believe she is firmly The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ask unanimous consent that the Sen- committed to rebuilding the office of objection, it is so ordered. ate proceed to legislative session for a period of morning business, with Sen- the Director of National Intelligence VOTE ON HAINES NOMINATION ators permitted to speak therein for up and reestablishing the role of that of- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The to 10 minutes each. fice as not only the coordinator of our question is, Will the Senate advise and Nation’s intelligence community but The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without consent to the Haines nomination? objection, it is so ordered. as an adviser to the President and Con- Mr. WARNER. I ask for the yeas and gress that will not shy away from tell- nays. f ing the hard truths. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a OPENING DAY OF IOWA LEGISLA- Since Ms. Haines was nominated for sufficient second? TURE’S 89TH GENERAL ASSEM- this role by President Biden, I spent a There appears to be a sufficient sec- BLY fair amount of time talking to her ond. Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, on about her future as the Director of Na- The clerk will call the roll. tional Intelligence and the enormous January 11, I had the honor of admin- The legislative clerk called the roll. istering the oath of office to Iowa’s job that she will be taking on. Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the In our conversations and in her con- speaker of the house, Patrick Grassley, Senator from Ohio (Mr. BROWN) and the firmation hearings, Ms. Haines was who also happens to be my grandson. It Senator from Rhode Island (Mr. WHITE- strong and thoughtful about the future was a privilege for me and my family HOUSE) are necessarily absent. challenges our country will face. My to participate in the opening day of the Mr. THUNE. The following Senators first question to her was about China. Iowa Legislature’s 89th General Assem- are necessarily absent: the Senator Her answer was equally clear-eyed, bly. Pat has represented the people of pointing out the many ways in which from Idaho (Mr. CRAPO), the Senator house district 50 since 2007. He is in his China is an adversary to our Nation by from South Carolina (Mr. SCOTT), the second year serving his caucus as stealing IP or hacking our systems and Senator from North Carolina (Mr. speaker. undermining our security, while also TILLIS), and the Senator from Pennsyl- In addition to celebrating Pat’s pro- pointing out that there are many vania (Mr. TOOMEY). fessional accomplishments, we were places where we will have to engage The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. MUR- also moved by the prayer that was with China as a partner, like on tack- PHY). Are there any other Senators in written and shared by our great grand- ling climate change. the Chamber desiring to vote? daughter Reagan, alongside her sib- She had equally focused answers The result was announced—yeas 84, lings Indee and Chance, as the legisla- about the role of Iran as a state spon- nays 10, as follows: ture convened. sor of terror and the need to prevent [Rollcall Vote No. 3 Ex.] I ask unanimous consent that a copy Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon. YEAS—84 of Reagan’s prayer be printed in the For every question she was asked by Baldwin Hassan Peters RECORD following my remarks. my colleagues on the committee, she Barrasso Heinrich Portman She is 11 years old. Barbara and I are demonstrated that she understood not Bennet Hickenlooper Reed Blumenthal Hirono Romney truly blessed to spend memorable days only the challenges of the coming fu- Blunt Hoeven Rosen like this one together as a family. ture but the IC’s role in understanding Booker Hyde-Smith Rounds There being no objection, the mate- those issues and meeting them head on. Boozman Inhofe Rubio rial was ordered to be printed in the I have also been impressed from the Burr Johnson Sanders RECORD, as follows: beginning—and continue to be im- Cantwell Kaine Sasse Capito Kelly Schatz STATE OF IOWA HOUSE JOURNAL pressed—by her understanding of the Cardin Kennedy Schumer important role of the DNI and the IC Carper King Scott (FL) MONDAY, JANUARY 11, 2021 and her commitment to making sure Casey Klobuchar Shaheen First Calendar Day—First Session Day Cassidy Lankford Shelby Hall of the House of Representatives that the IC tells policymakers what Collins Leahy Sinema they need to hear, not only what they Coons Luja´ n Smith Des Moines, Iowa, Monday, January 11, 2021 want to hear. Cornyn Lummis Stabenow Pursuant to chapter two (2), sections two The last 4 years have been hard on Cortez Masto Manchin Sullivan point one (2.1) and two point three (2.3), Code Cotton Markey Tester the intelligence community. You only Cramer McConnell Thune of Iowa, the House of Representatives of the have to read a newspaper or turn on a Daines Menendez Tuberville Eighty-ninth General Assembly of Iowa, 2021 TV at some point to know that. Since Duckworth Merkley Van Hollen Regular Session, convened at 10:03 a.m., the 2016 election, the IC has faced false Durbin Moran Warner Monday, January 11, 2021. Feinstein Murkowski Warnock accusations of trying to undermine the The House was called to order by the Hon- Fischer Murphy Warren orable John Wills, state representative from then-President and seen many of their Gillibrand Murray Wicker Dickinson County. leaders fired for simply doing the right Graham Ossoff Wyden Grassley Padilla Young Prayer was offered by Reagan Grassley. thing, speaking truth to power. It She is the daughter of Speaker Grassley. should surprise no one that all of this NAYS—10 Dear Heavenly Father, has led to some damage within the IC, Blackburn Hagerty Paul Thank you for bringing us here today. particularly to morale. Braun Hawley Risch Thank you for giving these leaders the op- I believe that Avril Haines is the Cruz Lee portunity to not only serve the state of Iowa, Ernst Marshall right nominee to repair this damage. but to serve you. She will support the men and women of NOT VOTING—6 You are a good father who promises beauty the IC and protect them from political Brown Scott (SC) Toomey for ashes and joy for our sadness, but we are pressure. She will insist that they tell Crapo Tillis Whitehouse hurting Father. This world is hurting. We pray that we can learn to love ourselves, and us their best analysis and not shy away The nomination was confirmed. others in this room, more like you. from telling decision makers that their The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under In a broken world these truths remain: you cherished beliefs are wrong. She will the previous order, the motion to re- are pain taker, a way maker, and a chain insist on telling truth to power. consider is considered made and laid breaker.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:36 Jan 21, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0637 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A20JA6.044 S20JAPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with SENATE S72 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE January 20, 2021 May our lives be a direct reflection of who AK23) received in the Office of the President suant to the National Emergencies Act, a re- you are and our service would show your of the Senate on January 6, 2021; to the Com- port of the continuation of the national goodness. mittee on Armed Services. emergency that was originally declared in We pray that you will continue to protect EC–6. A communication from the Federal Proclamation 9844 of February 15, 2019, with us and keep us safe. Register Liaison Officer, Office of the Sec- respect to the southern border of the United In your son’s name we pray, Amen. retary, Department of Defense, transmitting, States; to the Committee on Armed Services. EC–15. A communication from the Presi- PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Implementation of Government wide Guid- dent of the United States, transmitting, pur- The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Indee, ance for Grants and Cooperative Agree- suant to law, the Economic Report of the Reagan and Chance Grassley. They are the ments’’ (RIN0790–AJ45) received in the Office President together with the annual report of children of Speaker Grassley. of the President of the Senate on January 6, the Council of Economic Advisors; to the f 2021; to the Committee on Armed Services. Joint Economic Committee. EC–7. A communication from the Federal EC–16. A communication from the Under MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT Register Liaison Officer, Office of the Sec- Secretary of Defense, Acquisition, Tech- Messages from the President of the retary, Department of Defense, transmitting, nology and Logistics, transmitting, pursuant pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled to law, a report relative to Full-Up, System United States were communicated to Level (FUSL) survivability testing, and a the Senate by Mr. Pate, one of his sec- ‘‘Definitions for Department of Defense Grant and Agreement Regulations in Sub- Live Fire Test and Evaluation (LFT&E) on retaries. chapters A through F’’ (RIN0790–AJ46) re- the F–15EX aircraft; to the Committee on f ceived in the Office of the President of the Armed Services. Senate on January 6, 2021; to the Committee EC–17. A communication from the Under EXEUTIVE MESSAGES REFERRED on Armed Services. Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readi- ness), transmitting, pursuant to law, a re- As in executive session the Presiding EC–8. A communication from the Federal Register Liaison Officer, Office of the Sec- port entitled ‘‘Fiscal Year 2019 Armed Forces Officer laid before the Senate messages Demographic Profile Report’’; to the Com- from the President of the United retary, Department of Defense, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled mittee on Armed Services. EC–18. A communication from the Under States submitting sundry nominations ‘‘Award Format for Department of Defense Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readi- which referred to the appropriate com- Grants and Cooperative Agreements’’ ness), transmitting a report on the approved mittees. (RIN0790–AJ47) received in the Office of the retirement of Lieutenant General Eric P. (The messages received today are President of the Senate on January 6, 2021; Wendt, United States Army, and his ad- to the Committee on Armed Services. printed at the end of the Senate pro- vancement to the grade of lieutenant general EC–9. A communication from the Federal ceedings.) on the retired list; to the Committee on Register Liaison Officer, Office of the Sec- Armed Services. f retary, Department of Defense, transmitting, EXECUTIVE AND OTHER pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled f COMMUNICATIONS ‘‘Department Grant and Agreement Regula- SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND tions’’ (RIN0790–AJ50) received in the Office SENATE RESOLUTIONS The following communications were of the President of the Senate on January 6, laid before the Senate, together with 2021; to the Committee on Armed Services. The following concurrent resolutions accompanying papers, reports, and doc- EC–10. A communication from the Federal and Senate resolutions were read, and uments, and were referred as indicated: Register Liaison Officer, Office of the Sec- referred (or acted upon), as indicated: retary, Department of Defense, transmitting, By Mr. SCHUMER: EC–1. A communication from the Assistant pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled Secretary of Defense (Homeland Defense and S. Res. 6. A resolution to elect Patrick J. ‘‘National Policy Requirements: General Leahy, a Senator from the State of Vermont, Global Security), transmitting, pursuant to Award Terms and Conditions’’ (RIN0790– law, a report relative to a consolidated budg- to be President pro tempore of the Senate of AJ48) received in the Office of the President the United States; considered and agreed to. et justification display that includes all pro- of the Senate on January 6, 2021; to the Com- grams and activities of the Department of By Mr. SCHUMER: mittee on Armed Services. S. Res. 7. A resolution expressing the Defense combating terrorism program (OSS– EC–11. A communication from the Federal thanks of the Senate to the Honorable Chuck 2021–0006); to the Committee on Armed Serv- Register Liaison Officer, Office of the Sec- Grassley for his service as President Pro ices. retary, Department of Defense, transmitting, Tempore of the United States Senate and to EC–2. A communication from the Federal pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled designate Senator Grassley as President Pro Register Liaison Officer, Office of the Sec- ‘‘National Industrial Security Program Oper- Tempore Emeritus of the United States Sen- retary, Department of Defense, transmitting, ating Manual (NISPOM)’’ (RIN0790–AK85) re- ate; considered and agreed to. pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ceived in the Office of the President of the By Mr. SCHUMER: ‘‘Privacy Act of 1974; Implementation (direct Senate on January 6, 2021; to the Committee S. Res. 8. A resolution notifying the Presi- final rule)’’ (RIN0790–AK47) received in the on Armed Services. dent of the United States of the election of Office of the President of the Senate on Jan- EC–12. A communication from the Presi- a President pro tempore; considered and uary 6, 2021; to the Committee on Armed dent of the United States, transmitting, pur- agreed to. Services. suant to law, the report of 73 rescissions of By Mr. SCHUMER: EC–3. A communication from the Federal budget authority; referred jointly, pursuant S. Res. 9. A resolution notifying the House Register Liaison Officer, Office of the Sec- to the order of January 30, 1975, as modified of Representatives of the election of a Presi- retary, Department of Defense, transmitting, by the order of April 11, 1986; to the Commit- dent pro tempore; considered and agreed to. pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled tees on Appropriations; Agriculture, Nutri- By Mr. SCHUMER: ‘‘Assignment of American National Red tion, and Forestry; Foreign Relations; Com- S. Res. 10. A resolution electing Gary B. Cross and United Services Organizations, merce, Science, and Transportation; Health, Myrick, of Virginia, as Secretary for the Ma- Inc., Employees to Duty with the Military Education, Labor, and Pensions; Energy and jority of the Senate; considered and agreed Services’’ (RIN0790–AK50) received in the Of- Natural Resources; Homeland Security and to. fice of the President of the Senate on Janu- Governmental Affairs; the Judiciary; Bank- By Mr. SCHUMER: ary 6, 2021; to the Committee on Armed Serv- ing, Housing, and Urban Affairs; Environ- S. Res. 11. A resolution electing Robert M. ices. ment and Public Works; and Rules and Ad- Duncan, of the District of Columbia, as Sec- EC–4. A communication from the Federal ministration. retary for the Minority of the Senate; con- Register Liaison Officer, Office of the Sec- EC–13. Acommunication from the Presi- sidered and agreed to. retary, Department of Defense, transmitting, dent of the United States, transmitting, pur- f pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled suant to the International Emergency Eco- ‘‘Civil Money Penalties and Assessments nomic Powers Act, the National Emergencies SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS Under the Military Health Care Fraud and Act, and section 301 of title 3, United States Abuse Prevention Program’’ (RIN0720–AB74) Code, a report relative to the issuance of an received on January 6, 2021; to the Com- Executive Order taking further steps to deal SENATE RESOLUTION 6—TO ELECT mittee on Armed Services. with the threat posed by the People’s Repub- PATRICK J. LEAHY, A SENATOR EC–5. A communication from the Federal lic of China’s (PRC) increasing exploitation FROM THE STATE OF VERMONT, Register Liaison Officer, Office of the Sec- of United States capital which continues to TO BE PRESIDENT PRO TEM- retary, Department of Defense, transmitting, allow the PRC to directly threaten the PORE OF THE SENATE OF THE pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled United States homeland and United States UNITED STATES ‘‘Department of Defense Policy on Organiza- forces overseas; to the Committee on Bank- tions That Seek to Represent or Organize ing, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Mr. SCHUMER submitted the fol- Members of the Armed Forces in Negotia- EC–14. A communication from the Presi- lowing resolution; which was consid- tions or Collective Bargaining’’ (RIN0790– dent of the United States, transmitting, pur- ered and agreed to:

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:36 Jan 21, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0637 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A20JA6.046 S20JAPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with SENATE January 20, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S73 S. RES. 6 SENATE RESOLUTION 11—ELECT- OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF NATIONAL Resolved, That Patrick J. Leahy, a Senator ING ROBERT M. DUNCAN, OF THE INTELLIGENCE from the State of Vermont, be, and he is DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, AS SEC- AVRIL DANICA HAINES, OF NEW YORK, TO BE DIRECTOR hereby, elected as President of the Senate RETARY FOR THE MINORITY OF OF NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE. pro tempore. THE SENATE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR DEBRA ANNE HAALAND, OF NEW MEXICO, TO BE SEC- f Mr. SCHUMER submitted the fol- RETARY OF THE INTERIOR. lowing resolution; which was consid- EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT SENATE RESOLUTION 7—EXPRESS- ered and agreed to: ERIC S. LANDER, OF MASSACHUSETTS, TO BE DIREC- TOR OF THE OFFICE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY POL- ING THE THANKS OF THE SEN- S. RES. 11 ICY. ATE TO THE HONORABLE CHUCK Resolved, That Robert M. Duncan of the DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY District of Columbia be, and he is hereby, GRASSLEY FOR HIS SERVICE AS ALEJANDRO NICHOLAS MAYORKAS, OF THE DISTRICT PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF elected Secretary for the Minority of the OF COLUMBIA, TO BE SECRETARY OF HOMELAND SECU- THE UNITED STATES SENATE Senate. RITY. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS AND TO DESIGNATE SENATOR f GRASSLEY AS PRESIDENT PRO DENIS RICHARD MCDONOUGH, OF MARYLAND, TO BE SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS. TEMPORE EMERITUS OF THE ORDERS FOR THURSDAY, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE UNITED STATES SENATE JANUARY 21, 2021 Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. President, I GINA MARIE RAIMONDO, OF RHODE ISLAND, TO BE SEC- Mr. SCHUMER submitted the fol- RETARY OF COMMERCE. lowing resolution; which was consid- ask unanimous consent that when the ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Senate completes its business today, it ered and agreed to: MICHAEL STANLEY REGAN, OF NORTH CAROLINA, TO adjourn until 12 noon, Thursday, Janu- BE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTEC- S. RES. 7 ary 21; further, that following the pray- TION AGENCY, VICE ANDREW WHEELER. Resolved, That the United States Senate er and pledge, the morning hour be EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT expresses its deepest gratitude to Senator deemed expired, the Journal of pro- CECILIA ELENA ROUSE, OF , TO BE CHAIR- Grassley for his dedication and commitment MAN OF THE COUNCIL OF ECONOMIC ADVISERS, VICE during his service to the Senate as the Presi- ceedings be approved to date, and the TOMAS J. PHILIPSON. time for the two leaders be reserved for KATHERINE C. TAI, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, TO dent Pro Tempore. BE UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE, WITH THE Further, as a token of appreciation of the their use later in the day; finally, that RANK OF AMBASSADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND PLENI- Senate for his long and faithful service, Sen- following leader remarks, the Senate POTENTIARY. NEERA TANDEN, OF MASSACHUSETTS, TO BE DIREC- ator Chuck Grassley is hereby designated be in a period of morning business, TOR OF THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET. President Pro Tempore Emeritus of the with Senators permitted to speak DEPARTMENT OF STATE United States Senate. therein for up to 10 minutes each. LINDA THOMAS–GREENFIELD, OF LOUISIANA, TO BE The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without THE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE UNITED STATES OF f AMERICA TO THE UNITED NATIONS, WITH THE RANK AND objection, it is so ordered. STATUS OF THE AMBASSADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY, AND THE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE SENATE RESOLUTION 8—NOTI- f UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN THE SECURITY COUNCIL FYING THE PRESIDENT OF THE OF THE UNITED NATIONS. ADJOURNMENT UNTIL TOMORROW LINDA THOMAS–GREENFELD, OF LOUISIANA, TO BE UNITED STATES OF THE ELEC- REPRESENTATIVE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. President, if TO THE SESSIONS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE TION OF A PRESIDENT PRO TEM- UNITED NATIONS DURING HER TENURE OF SERVICE AS PORE there is no further business to come be- REPRESENTATIVE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA fore the Senate, I ask unanimous con- TO THE UNITED NATIONS. Mr. SCHUMER submitted the fol- sent that it stand adjourned under the DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE lowing resolution; which was consid- previous order. THOMAS J. VILSACK, OF IOWA, TO BE SECRETARY OF ered and agreed to: There being no objection, the Senate, AGRICULTURE. S. RES. 8 at 7:08 p.m., adjourned until 12 noon to- DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Resolved, That the President of the United morrow. MARTIN JOSEPH WALSH, OF MASSACHUSETTS, TO BE States be notified of the election of the Hon- SECRETARY OF LABOR. orable Patrick J. Leahy as President of the f DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Senate pro tempore. JANET LOUISE YELLEN, OF CALIFORNIA, TO BE SEC- NOMINATIONS RETARY OF THE TREASURY. ADEWALE O. ADEYEMO, OF CALIFORNIA, TO BE DEPUTY f Executive nominations received by SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY, VICE JUSTIN GEORGE the Senate: MUZINICH. SENATE RESOLUTION 9—NOTI- DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FYING THE HOUSE OF REP- LLOYD JAMES AUSTIN, OF GEORGIA, TO BE SECRETARY KRISTEN M. CLARKE, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, OF DEFENSE. TO BE AN ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL, VICE ERIC S. RESENTATIVES OF THE ELEC- DREIBAND. TION OF A PRESIDENT PRO TEM- DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE , OF CALIFORNIA, TO BE SECRETARY PORE DONET DOMINIC GRAVES, JR., OF OHIO, TO BE DEPUTY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. Mr. SCHUMER submitted the fol- SECRETARY OF COMMERCE, VICE KAREN DUNN KELLEY. DEPARTMENT OF STATE lowing resolution; which was consid- DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE ered and agreed to: ANTONY JOHN BLINKEN, OF NEW YORK, TO BE SEC- VANITA GUPTA, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE ASSOCIATE AT- RETARY OF STATE. TORNEY GENERAL, VICE RACHEL L. BRAND. S. RES. 9 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Resolved, That the House of Representa- PETER PAUL MONTGOMERY BUTTIGIEG, OF INDIANA, KATHLEEN HOLLAND HICKS, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE DEP- tives be notified of the election of the Honor- TO BE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION. UTY SECRETARY OF DEFENSE, VICE DAVID L. NORQUIST. able Patrick J. Leahy as President of the DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION COLIN HACKETT KAHL, OF CALIFORNIA, TO BE UNDER Senate pro tempore. SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR POLICY, VICE JOHN C. MIGUEL A. CARDONA, OF CONNECTICUT, TO BE SEC- ROOD, RESIGNED. RETARY OF EDUCATION. EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT f DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN BRENDA MALLORY, OF MARYLAND, TO BE A MEMBER DEVELOPMENT OF THE COUNCIL ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, VICE SENATE RESOLUTION 10—ELECT- MARY BRIDGET NEUMAYR. MARCIA LOUISE FUDGE, OF OHIO, TO BE SECRETARY OF ING GARY B. MYRICK, OF VIR- HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY GINIA, AS SECRETARY FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE JANET GARVIN MCCABE, OF INDIANA, TO BE DEPUTY MAJORITY OF THE SENATE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION MERRICK BRIAN GARLAND, OF MARYLAND, TO BE AT- AGENCY, VICE ANDREW WHEELER, RESIGNED. TORNEY GENERAL. Mr. SCHUMER submitted the fol- EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY lowing resolution; which was consid- JASON SCOTT MILLER, OF MARYLAND, TO BE DEPUTY ered and agreed to: JENNIFER MULHERN GRANHOLM, OF MICHIGAN, TO BE DIRECTOR FOR MANAGEMENT, OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT SECRETARY OF ENERGY. AND BUDGET, VICE MARGARET WEICHERT, RESIGNED. S. RES. 10 SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Resolved, That Gary B. Myrick of Virginia ISABELLA CASILLAS GUZMAN, OF CALIFORNIA, TO BE LISA O. MONACO, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, TO be, and he is hereby, elected Secretary for ADMINISTRATOR OF THE SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRA- BE DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL, VICE JEFFREY A. the Majority of the Senate. TION. ROSEN.

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